Pakistan’s recently launched remote sensing satellite has become fully operational after its successful deployment last month from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, according to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco).

In a statement, Suparco confirmed that the satellite has established stable contact with ground stations and has started transmitting high-resolution imagery. The development, it said, will significantly enhance data availability and reliability for multiple national sectors.

Equipped with advanced imaging capabilities, the satellite is expected to transform urban planning, infrastructure development, and regional monitoring by tracking expansion and growth trends.

It will also boost disaster management by providing timely data for early warnings and rapid response to floods, landslides, and earthquakes, while contributing to environmental protection through monitoring of glaciers, deforestation, and climate change indicators.

As Pakistan’s second remote sensing satellite after PRSS-1, the system is also expected to support agricultural productivity via precision farming, crop pattern mapping, and improved water resource management, ultimately aiding food security.

Officials added that the satellite will play a strategic role in major development projects, particularly the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), by mapping transport networks, assessing geohazard risks, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.

“Collectively, these capabilities will not only improve decision-making across multiple sectors but also promote sustainable socio-economic development and strengthen Pakistan’s technological autonomy,” Suparco said.